By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Frequently I am asked to review medical records to determine if an individual’s pressure ulcers failed to heal because of inadequate or inappropriate nutri...
B Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Last month, I discussed the results of the NPUAP's 2014 "Unavoidable Pressure Injury: State of the Science and Consensus Outcomes" conference and their goal...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
As the ethnic diversity in the United States continues to increase, clinicians should understand how food, culture and religious practices impact the nutri...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Recently, I attended a webinar that focused on dietary protein and preserving lean muscle mass. There is a wealth of research on this topic, in particular,...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Last month I discussed the value of consuming a "balanced diet" versus taking mega doses of vitamins for wound healing. This month the focus is on minerals...
Malnutrition is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among older hospitalized adults, yet it often goes undiagnosed and therefore untreated. It has been established that malnourished...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
February is American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world on the 14th. So what is the connection between protecting your heart, e...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Lindsay Andronaco's blog, "How Can Wound Care Nurses Provide Culturally Sensitive Care" prompted me to reflect on similar situations that I have encounter...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
In September, the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the MEDSURG Nursing Journal simultane...
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND
"I know Susie Q has a stage IV pressure ulcer on her sacrum but she is obese so she certainly doesn't need any more calories." Clinicians and family member...
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